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• Kildare Quarry Delays Pose "Risk" To Housing And Infrastructure Supply, Says New Report

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• Kildare County Council Offers Free Event In Newbridge To Help Plan Wills And Future Care

  Talks run from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, with one-to-one support available from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at St. Conleth’s Community College, Newbridge.

• Jack And Jill Foundation Seeks Permission To Convert Former Centra Store In Johnstown To Offices

  The Centra store, which served as the village’s only shop, closed on June 7 following unsuccessful efforts by the owner to expand or relocate.

• Curragh Encampments Must Be Cleared By 1pm On Friday, High Court Orders

  Mr Justice Brian Cregan ruled that all caravans, cars, and other vehicles, including those on horse training areas linked to the Curragh Racecourse, must be removed by 1pm this Friday.

• Alleged Celbridge False Imprisonment: Man And Woman To Appear In Court This Morning

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• 7 Drivers Detected Speeding On Road Between Kildangan And Kildare Town

  Kildare Gardai conducted a speeding checkpoint in Duneany in recent days